Bizarre 'humanoid Godzilla', the size of a grown man, is filmed viciously hunting off the coast of the Galapagos Islands
- Massive lizard filmed off coast of the Galapagos Islands looking for food
- Can be seen digging its nose into the sea bed before swimming up for air
- Moves through the water using its tail and is the same size as a human
This incredible footage shows a six-foot long iguana feasting underwater in the Pacific Ocean.
Nicknamed 'Godzilla' for its rampaging movements and size in comparison to its fellow sea creatures, the majestic lizard was captured in remarkably clear footage hunting for food on the sea bed.
It can be seen on the prowl for lunch before swimming almost human-esque to the surface for air.
Nicknamed 'Godzilla' for its rampaging movements and size in comparison to its prey, the majestic lizard was captured in remarkably clear footage hunting for food on the sea bed
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It then dives back into the crystal waters, using its lengthy tail to manoeuvre as it glides deeper into the Ocean.
As it continues its hunt, it swims right by one of the divers recording the phenomenal footage.
The video was recorded by Steve Winkworth, at Cabo Marshall, a dive site off the north coast of Isabela in the Galapagos Islands.
It can be seen on the prowl for lunch before swimming almost human-esque to the surface for air
As it continues its hunt, it swims right by one of the divers recording the phenomenal footage
Marine iguanas, like this one filmed eating algae, are vegetarians and experts when it comes to foraging underwater. They're capable of diving up to 9-metres deep
It has grown global acclaim since being posted on Reddit earlier in the week under the title: 'Tiny Godzilla nomming on things underwater.'
Marine iguanas, like this one filmed eating algae, are vegetarians and experts when it comes to foraging underwater.
They're capable of diving up to 9-metres deep.
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